SAVANNAH, Ga, (WCJL) -- Thanksgiving week brings out millions of travelers heading all over the country. Trip Advisor estimates that 35 percent of people traveling will be flying to their destination. But with more people traveling, and in the wake of terror attacks in Europe, airports around the country are increasing security measures.

"It's just a heightened sense of awareness," said Savannah Hilton Head Airport spokesperson Lori Lynah. She says all employees, from TSA to maintenance crews are on the lookout.

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"Making sure that if they see something that doesn't look right that they let somebody know," Lynah said.

Lynah said the airport is increasing enforcement of its "no parking" rules.

She said it's always been in place but with more security measures in place for the holiday, she said there's a bigger focus on the pick up and drop off lanes.

The enforcement starts Tuesday and continues throughout the holidays. This heightened security is being noticed by some travelers. Marie Martin said she was shocked when her bag was pulled aside on her way to Savannah.

"I accidentally left a water bottle in my bag, and they took it aside and I couldn't touch it. I felt good that they were doing their jobs," said Martin.

Rita Oullette said she also feels safe traveling this season. "I'm confident in the security," she said.

Not every passenger we talked to felt that way. Daniel Hull said news of more security doesn't make him feel safer. "No, I mean you hear in the news about them sneaking bombs on the plane," Hull said. But he said he'll continue to fly. "What are you gonna do? You can't let fear keep you from doing something."